A creative challenge where teens explore life in an AI-influenced world through stories, apps, performances, and ideas. The Challenge begins with a virtual Start Day March 15, 2026 and culminates with an in-person session on April 19, 2026. Join the virtual info session on February 22, 2026, 10-11:30am.
4 Components
Across all four components, you explore the life of teens in an AI-influenced world, from how the brain thinks and decides to how AI systems work and shape real-world experiences.
- MindStory, VibeApp, and StageX are team projects
- Teams of 3, formed with friends or assigned on Start Day
• InsightX is a self-paced individual study using short multimedia content and guided prompts - ~10–15 hours of individual study
- ~15-20 hours of team work
Participant Journey
A flexible, student-centered journey designed to fit into students’ lives. See an example team journey below.
Up to $5,000 in Awards
Up to 50 TAI-Awards, $100 + certificate each
Top 10% on InsightX Quiz performers
Top 20% team projects (MindStory, VibeApp, StageX)
About 30–40% of participants are expected to earn one or more awards
Internship opportunities with partner organizations are in progress
Challenge Team
The TAI Challenge is led by educators, researchers, and community leaders with experience in neuroscience, AI, and youth programs.
Dr. Ashvin Radiya
Challenge Director
CEO, Life In AI Center
President, Bay Area Chapter of Society for Neuroscience
Prof. James Murray
Challenge Host-Advisor
Professor, Neurobiology at CSU
Director, Bay Area Brain Bee
Gaurika Gupta
Challenge Program Lead
ICC, YoungGates
Ruchi Saran
Challenge Outreach
Certified College Councilor & Essay Coach
Raj Desai
Challenge Mentor
ICC Board, Ex-CEO ICC/TiE
Dr. Vibha Dixit
Challenge Advisor
Social Entrepreneur
ABOUT US
Life in AI Center is a nonprofit initiative from MindBrainAI Nexus, helping people understand, reflect, and flourish in an AI-influenced world.